A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in iOS 12.1.4
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects Apple's iOS mobile operating system. A memory corruption flaw could allow an application to run arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges, giving it full control over the device.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Apple iOS
From unspecified · fixed in iOS 12.1.4
References 1
support.apple.com
Questions about CVE-2019-7287
What does this mean?
A memory corruption flaw in the IOKit component lets an application run arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple addressed it with improved input validation.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory lists iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation running iOS versions before 12.1.4. To check a device, open Settings, then General, then About, and read the iOS version.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update to iOS 12.1.4 or later, which contains the fix.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-05-23, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data